Valuation Blueprint

When a business owner says their company generates $500,000 in cash flow, the first question shouldn't be how much —it should be how much of that can actually be proven? In Episode 4, host Darren Mize breaks down one of the most misunderstood parts of business valuation: add-backs. He explains why identifying an add back isn't enough, how unsupported adjustments create risk, and why the...

When you’re looking at trades like HVAC, plumbing, or electrical, one of the most common questions is: What multiple does this business trade at? Most people default to “around three times cash flow.” It sounds simple—but it’s also where a lot of deals go wrong. In Episode 3, host Darren Mize breaks down what really drives multiples in trades businesses —and why they’re not rules, but outcomes. Us...

When you’re looking at a deal, two questions create more confusion than almost anything else: Is inventory included in the value—or added on top? And does working capital transfer with the business—or does the seller keep it? If you’ve asked three professionals and gotten three different answers, you’re not alone.  In Episode 2, host Darren Mize simplifies one of the most misunderstood areas of de...

Welcome to Valuation Blueprint , a podcast built for the people who keep small business transactions moving— business brokers, M&A advisors, buyers, sellers, SBA lenders, and business owners . In this kickoff episode, host Darren Mize explains why the show exists and what you can expect each season. After nearly 28 years in small business transactions , Darren has seen thousands of deals—both...